The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum GL Sportster  

Go Back   The Sportster and Buell Motorcycle Forum > SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLE ZONE > Sportster Motorcycle Drivetrain > Sportster Motorcycle Tires, Wheels, and Brakes
XLF Gallery XLF Classifieds XLF Blogs XLF Shout XLF Arcade XLF Disclaimer/Privacy Statement/Terms Of Use

Sportster Motorcycle Tires, Wheels, and Brakes Discuss issues with Sportster motorcycle tires, wheels and brakes.

Members Birthdays
Phil R (70), powellsanmiguel (66), pasqualeddpas (58), gmhsc (55), roachhill (43), redi2ride (39), eliminator96 (33), Booncha57 (32)
DK Customs
The Dart Flyscreen
Figure Machine
Hammer Performance

Sky Smith Insurance
Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 6th May 2012
einheit 13's Avatar
einheit 13 einheit 13 is offline
Senior Chief Master Mechanic 2nd Class
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Buckroe
Posts: 1,556
Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C
Sportster/Buell Year: 1998
Sportster/Buell Model #2: 883/1200 Hugger
Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1992
Other Motorcycle Model: Bonneville
Other Motorcycle Year: 1971
Reputation: 2397
einheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rougheinheit 13 is a jewel in the rough
Default 21" wheel, again

does anyone know if a 120/70-21 tire can be ran safely on a 2.15" wheel?? my 'google-fu' must be weak because I can't find anything...
__________________
Life may begin at 30, but it really interesting around 150!
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 6th May 2012
dwl25 dwl25 is offline
Flat Track Racer
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 204
Sportster/Buell Model: xl 883c
Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
Reputation: 4298
dwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nicedwl25 is just really nice
Default

According to what I see you will need a 3.5" wide rim for a 120/70-21 tire. The biggest for a 2.15" is 90/90.

Hope this helps.
__________________
Dave, Lake Perry Kansas
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 7th May 2012
DaytonaSportster's Avatar
DaytonaSportster DaytonaSportster is online now
XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 1,916
Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200c
Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
Reputation: 126330
DaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud ofDaytonaSportster has much to be proud of
Default

Check the tire manufactures website for recommendations.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


Custom Search

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:16.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
XL Forum - Linson Media LLC